Key changes in population characteristics (for example ageing), the growth of lifestyle diseases (for example obesity) and the widespread nature of the mental health crisis mean that skilled public health leaders and innovators are in demand. 

This innovative, interdisciplinary and future-focused degree will prepare you for a dynamic career dedicated to preventing disease, promoting health and addressing health-related issues in our globalised world. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the importance of public health; and skills in leadership, teamwork and innovation; as well as practical skills that are essential to public health practice..

Key Features

• You’ll learn how to explain and apply concepts, methods and tools of public health data collection, analysis and interpretation; and you’ll develop the evidence-based reasoning and informatics approaches essential to public health practice. 
• You’ll become skilled at evaluating and applying advanced population health concepts, and the processes, approaches, and interventions that identify and address the major health-related needs and concerns of populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 
• This degree will teach you to critically review biological, environmental, socio-economic, behavioural, cultural and other factors that impact human health, influence the global and societal burden of disease, and contribute to health disparities. 
• You’ll learn how to implement and manage specialised projects, including planning, budgeting, resourcing, assessment and evaluation. 
• You’ll receive in-depth training in areas essential to modern public health practice, such as health systems, environmental health, global health, interdisciplinary teamwork and advocacy. 
• You’ll develop your knowledge and skills in domestic or international public health practice through skills-based education that reflects global standards. 
• This degree was acknowledged at the 2017  Global Innovation Awards, winning the ‘Turnitin Moving Forward with Integrity Award for Australia and New Zealand’.

• Environmental health specialist 
• Epidemiologist/research analyst 
• Health and safety engineer 
• Health informatics specialist  
• Public health officer